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Scope and Contents of the Subseries From the Sub-Series: The first issue of the journal was published in 1891. The primary purpose of the journal was to establish regular communication between the national office of the union and the rank and file members, with monthly, bimonthly then later quarterly issues. Pattern Makers' Journal sought to inform the membership about political issues, economic developments, and union business. The Journal also enabled local labor organizations to...